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http://allhiphop.comUpcoming producer David "Disco D" Shayman committed suicide today (Jan. 23) sources told AllHipHop.com. The producer, who hailed from Ann Arbor MI, came to prominence as a DJ on the Detroit/Ann Arbor Hip-Hop/club scene. Disco D was behind a number of Hip-Hop hits, including 50 Cent’s "The Ski Mask Way" Nina Sky’s "Turnin’ Me On" […]
Justine Simmons, wife of Hip-Hop pioneer Reverend Run, recently released God, Can You Hear Me?, a keepsake book inspired by her experiences raising their children. Simmons, who is co-star of MTV’s#### reality series Run’s House, wrote the 32-page book for children ages 5-10. She offers questions and answers that encourage children to establish their own […]
As technology continues to play an increasing role in the way that music is delivered to consumers, technology Voxonic Inc. and Rawkus Records have announced that they will release a single from rap artist, Naledge, using software which transforms voices into foreign languages. The single will be selected from Naledge’s forthcoming album Naledge is Power […]
Popular Los Angeles based gay rapper Deadlee has announced that he will headline what is being billed as the first ever organized regional tour of gay, lesbian and bisexual rap & Hip-Hop artists.Billed as the Homorevolution Tour 2007, the ten-city trek will feature a variety of popular gay and lesbian MC’s, including Johnny Dangerous, Delacruz, […]
Virginia-based rap duo The Clipse will take center stage at this year’s Seagram’s Live concert tour. The critically-acclaimed group is slated to appear Wednesday (Jan. 24) at the Seagram’s Live preview in New York’s Webster Hall, to perform songs from their latest album Hell Hath No Fury. The tour officially kicks off April 7 in […]
Although he is revered in Hip-Hop circles, Mele Mel is planning to make an impact of a different kind in the world of professional wrestling. The rapper, who was recently inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, will attempt to become the latest champion in Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment. “I’m going to […]
Rapper Lil’ Wayne has been hit with a lawsuit by a Tampa Bay based promotions company, claiming the rapper missed a concert date and has refused to reschedule the performance. The Associated Press reports that the lawsuit was filed Friday (Jan. 19) in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court. According to the lawsuit, Lil’ Wayne, 24, signed […]
After a highly-acclaimed performance as Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness, Will Smith may play another real-life hero, Salome Thomas-El, in an upcoming Disney film.Smith is in negotiations to play Salome Thomas-El, a well known middle school principal and school board member in Philadelphia. Thomas-El chronicled his life in an autobiography called I Choose […]
Chicago rapper Common will officially launch his new Soji line of hats on Wednesday (Jan. 23) in New York. Common, along with invited guests Jamie Foxx, Alicia Keys, Jeremy Piven and others, will preview the high-end hats, which will be sold exclusively at La Coppola Storta stores, a trendy retailer with locations in Palermo, Roma, […]
Superstar rapper The Game has canceled a series of concert dates in Luanda, Africa, according to local promoters. The rapper was scheduled to land in the country today (Jan. 22) to perform at the Atlantico Cinema on Saturday (Jan. 27) and Sunday (Jan. 28), but the concerts have been postponed.According to promoters with the Angola […]
Without radio or video love, Bone Thugs N’ Harmony continues to party like it’s E. 1999. Claiming to have sold six figures during a quiet stint with Koch Records, the group won over the resurging ear of Swizz Beatz in his 2005 comeback, and he got behind the group. Based off of the Mariah Carey […]
It’s been well over a decade since we met the R&B quintet Dru Hill. Lead singer Sisqo became the focal point of both praise and criticism throughout the group’s successful years and his own solo endeavors. Regardless of the critical jabs, no one will ever pronounce that thong-th-thong-thong-thong with one syllable again. Unlike many of […]
AHHA: So what’s your current hairstyle? Sisqo: Well, I’m a blond guy. It almost seems like attack of the clones [with today’s singers]. After Usher’s album, man, everybody had the same hairdo. I didn’t want like new people to hear my music and get me confused with them. I figured I’d be the blond guy. […]
A lawsuit brought against Fox Television and XXL magazine by rapper Tyruss "Big Syke" Himes was dismissed by a Superior Court judge in Los Angeles on Thursday (Jan. 18). Big Syke filed the defamation lawsuit in July of 2006, claiming that Fox’s local television station KTTV wrongfully accused him being involved in the unsolved murder […]
Artist: L.G. (Lord’s Gift)Title: Industry Co-Sign 3: The DifferenceRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Adam Thomas What is a man to do when he has found himself in The Source as “Unsigned Hype,” yet he still finds himself without a deal? L.G., aka Lord’s Gift, a MC out of Flatbush, Brooklyn does the only thing that […]
Artist: Eric B. & RakimTitle: Paid In Full (CLASSIC REVIEW)Rating: 5 StarsReviewed by: Styles P Shortly before the long-awaited, longer delayed release of his sophomore LP Time Is Money, Styles P was down to talk about the seminal Eric B. & Rakim album Paid In Full—but he had to do it his way. While the […]
Rapper Young Buck continues to expand his Ca$hville record label, having recently signed pioneering Sacramento, CA rapper, C-Bo. While terms of the deal are being finalized, C-Bo, real name Shawn Thomas, will be the first artist to release an album off the Ca$hville label, Young Buck revealed to AllHipHop.com.“C-Bo is about to f**k the game […]
Rap mogul Russell Simmons will share his views on hate and inequality as the guest speaker for Monday’s (Jan. 22) World Jewish Congress American Section meeting. The Hip-Hop pioneer, who plans to speak on “Unity: Fighting Our Fights Together,” will promote the need for people from all backgrounds and cultures to stand up for each […]
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: Stones Throw: Ten YearsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman In 1996, Hip-Hop was in the throes of a revolution. The Golden Age, while still fresh in people’s heads, was over. A couple of years earlier, Nas, Biggie and Dr. Dre released blistering debuts, but now, the bling-hop era was slowly on its […]
Artist: Project PatTitle: Crook By Da Book: The Fed StoryRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios Project Pat seems to have great timing on his side. Mostly known for moderate hits such as “Chickenhead” and “Ballers,” Pat got locked up before he could rightfully bask in his own shine. During the bid his Three […]
